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No matter how long they argued, they couldn’t seem to see eye to eye about painting the room orange.

Agree with someone about something

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The sailboat danced in the waves.

glided back and forth

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Why are you giving me the cold shoulder?

ignoring me

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Liza cut corners on her math homework so she could watch TV and ended up getting most of the answers wrong.

To do something quickly and badly in order to save time or money

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All you have to do is put the books back on the right shelf. It’s not rocket science!

Used to describe something that isn’t complicated or difficult

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seesaw

Swap points!

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shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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fairy

Take points!

lifesaver

Give 5 points!

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thief

Give points!

shark

Other team loses 20 points!

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fairy

Take points!

thief

Give points!

High school can feel like a roller coaster, with happy days and stressful exams.

life has many ups and downs, with both exciting and challenging moments.

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Kayden loves to play chess as much as his dad does. He’s a real chip off the old block.

A person who is similar to a parent in some way

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Don't worry about him, he's a gentle giant

a person (usually big or strong) who is actually kind, caring, and gentle. A big softie

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James thought Christopher was the one who broke the vase, but he was barking up the wrong tree.

accusing or blaming the wrong person, or trying to achieve something in the wrong way.

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My new coat fits like a glove

fits really well, perfect fit

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I have been very sick with the flu. I feel like death warmed up.

to feel extremely sick, exhausted, or unwell

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We’re just running in circles here. We need a plan before we do any more work.

To try very hard but have little or no success

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heart

Other team wins 20 points!

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magnet

Take 25 points!

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gift

Win 25 points!

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thief

Give points!

It's no skin off my nose if you don't take my advice.

it doesn’t bother me or affect me if something happens or if someone doesn’t follow your advice

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